Re: Re: Re: Fitting an Orthoflex

["JT" <trierfrm@internetcds.com>]

Actually, that's not true. I've beenwanting an OF for years, finally bought
one used.For the first time my horse now has a sore back. I've tried every
which way, even tried changing the rigging. He has high withers and is slab
sided. But it does fit my 17 year old horse that is round and no withers,
just not my 10 year old I had wanted it to fit.
----- Original Message -----
From: Ed & Wendy Hauser <sisufarm@mmmpcc.org>
To: Cora <bandc@teknett.com>; <GrgGmiller@aol.com>; <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2000 4:00 AM
Subject: RC: Re: Re: Fitting an Orthoflex


> Bad advice we've got two OF and successfully fit then onto a wide range of
> horses, including a barrel bodied Arab.  Note: we also do CTR with our
> horses so their backs are carefully examined for soreness.  OF do not sore
> the back.
>
> Wendy's OF has an old panel system.  To properly fit her round bodied
horse,
> we shimmed the front of the panels on the bottom to even the pressure at
the
> withers.  Put the saddle without booties on the horse, maybe put a rider
on
> the saddle and feel under the panels.  You can then feel where the
pressure
> is light.  Simply shim that area.  No big deal.
>
> Forward, rear placement is measured from the point of shoulder.  Follow
OF's
> instructions and you will be great.
>
> Ed and Wendy Hauser
> 1140 37th St.
> Hudson, WI 54016
> sisufarm@mmmpcc.org
>
>
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